About Us
About Us
We have a provincial license under the authority of the Community Care Facility Act of the ministry of health. The license regulates the site conditions, Staff qualifications, program content and maximum enrollment.
We are a non-profit society and a registered charity. We operate at David Lloyd George (DLG) Elementary School in Marpole but we are not part of the Vancouver School Board.
Children at DLG are in the same boundary as Magee, Churchill and Ideal Secondary Schools.
Our centre pioneered school-age child care in September 1974 with dedicated parents and 12 children from 6 to 12 years old. Since then we have assisted in opening school-age programs in several other schools. See other landmark dates in the History section of our Parent Manual.
Mission Statement
We recognize individuals: your child is encouraged to develop their social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills. Your child is responsible for their own actions. We promote self-worth and confidence.
We meet in groups: our centre believes in equality and strives to be non-sexist and non-racist. Our programs try to reflect the various cultures of the children. We promote respect for others and co-operation.
We participate in the community: children use and contribute to the neighborhood. We promote a sense of belonging and steps to independence.
Our Objectives
Our objectives are to:
provide a safe and comfortable place for your child
establish reasonable limits for your child consistent with their own abilities; make them accountable to someone
provide resources so your child may develop talents and explore new interests; offer passive and active opportunities
assist you in raising a responsible child by giving consistent guidance – the direction your child receives will ultimately rest with you
promote necessary social and community skills so your child may successfully pursue leisure activities when they no longer need the security of our centre.
Health & Safety
The health, safety, and well-being of children are our top priorities. We provide a safe, supportive, and well-supervised environment where children can learn, play and grow with confidence.
Our programs follow BC child care licensing requirements and established health and safety practices. We maintain clear procedures for supervision, hygiene, illness prevention, emergency response, and daily routines to support a safe and healthy setting for all children.
We work closely with staff, families and community partners to ensure children are cared for in an environment that is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to their individual needs.
Our Health & Safety Commitments:
- Safe & Supervised Environment
- Clear Health & Hygiene Practices
- Prepared & Responsive Care
